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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,666 and 498,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,666 and 498,627 is: 1,055,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,666 : 498,627 = 498,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,666/498,627 = 498,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,666x = 498,627 × 498,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,666x = 248,628,885,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,628,885,129/235,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055,005.33

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